The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs coordinate to promote intellectual moderation and peace advocacy among students in the country, affirmed the Minister of Education and Higher Education Dr. Bader Al-Essa.

The two departments cooperate in the combat against "terrorist thoughts by urging the students to accept others of different communities as well as accepting the other's opinion," said the minister in statement after his visit to schools on start of the new academic year.

He praised the Ministry's efforts for "making this academic year better than those of the past," expressing satisfaction in particular for including the French language in curriculum of grade seven. Minister Al-Essa urged the teachers to be a good example for the students.